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In today's world, organizations with a dynamic internet presence do better than those without. Often the "Powers That Be" make serious errors in judgement because they are trying to achieve a better web presence.
This is the most disheartening type of call we get, because in most cases the answer is No.
With increases in the storage capacity of the devices used today, losses of data are becoming tragic. And the real tragedy is that this sort of disaster is completely preventable.
The term Viral Marketing has given the internet a bad name in the eyes of the public. They look with suspicion on any product or service which is promoted through websites or by email. In many cases justifiably so.
As a hosting provider, K-IT.ca Inc. has been experiencing slowed web page connections since the middle of January 2009, and the problems seemed to be escalating. When Bell Canada's services were disrupted by a power failure on January 27, we moved our sites to a backup location until the service could be restored. We found, to our disappointment, that the page requests being made to the backup servers were being responded to almost instantly by the web servers, but the name resolution for the web pages was showing a delay of up to 2 minutes before the request reached the web servers. When we looked at our name servers, we discovered that we were being victimized by a DDOS attack.
Passwords are used to control user access to information and to prevent unauthorized use of resources. They are a necessary part of business today, and should be under careful control.
We are always surprised by the cavalier approach most businesses have toward passwords. Most passwords in use are dictionary words, easily remembered, and just as easily discovered by a third party if they know anything about the individual and their personal interests. We regularily have to block attempts to log into our servers using lists of popular passwords.
The convenience of a wireless network for your business computers must be weighed against the potential damage to your business if it is compromised.
The recent media excitement over the theft of credit and debit card information from TJX Companies, BJ's Wholesale Club, Office Max, Boston Market, Barnes & Noble, Sports Authority, Forever 21 and DSW has brought wireless network security into sharp focus. Eleven individuals have been indicted, one facing life in prison. But, as perspectives clear, the retailers are being asked why their security was flawed, and part of the blame for the losses will come to rest on the firms as they are required to compensate their customers for their carelessness.
Content Management is the new catchword for websites. It refers to a website developed within the context of a web based application, and permits the user to add, edit and delete content on their own without having to call the developer to add or change a page.
There is a strong, and very effective, push by software and hardware providers to have you upgrade your computers and programs to the very latest technology. The question you must ask is ‘Do the computers I am using do the job?’.
Upgrading your computers and software is an expensive process, and the benefits usually do not justify the cost. Work is delayed not only by the change of equipment, but by the learning curve that you and your employees require to become familiar with a new environment.
The web can be a great way to promote your business and educate potential customers on the services you offer.
The most commonly stated problem we hear is that Rural means Dial up and it is too slow. We believe that the rural web is an untapped market because companies are not catering to the needs of those with dial up. Our design principals strive to create informative and educational web sites accessible to users on dial-up conections. People are not on your website to be entertained. They are there to make a buying decision.
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How often do we hear something like: 'When I search my company name I am third on Google but I don't seem to get much business from my website.'
This is a direct quote from one of our clients. When we researched his problem it soon became apparent that his web site was flash based, with lots of noise and movement, but no content. It was all fluff and no fiber. Fluff is the stuffing that fills out a pillow but it is the fiber that makes it a pillow. The fluff just blows away.
